1. Santa Clara CountyCX 3 Washington University & Chestnut Neighborhoods

2. Empowerment  Many levels  Individual  Organizational  Community

3. Empowerment  Organizational & Community City of SJ Strong Neighborhoods Initiative Washington United Youth Center Washington Neighborhood Network LIA The Health Trust Stanford Medical Students Catholic Charities Steps to a Healthier SCC SIREN Kaiser HEAL grant SCC PHD Nutrition & Wellness CX 3 State Chestnut University Alma Senior Center La Biblioteca Gardner Community Center First 5

4. Lessons Learned  Take time - balance  Cultivate relationships  Gain trust  Gather additional information as needed  Community participation invaluable & empowering  Frame information – personally motivating  Fact sheets  Policy brief-share with policymakers  Attract funders who can implement change

5. Fact Sheet

6. Contacts  Bonnie Broderick Bonnie.Broderick@hhs.sccgov.org  Mary Foley von Ploennies Mary.Foley@hhs.sccgov.org  Lori Martin Lori.Martin@hhs.sccgov.org